- If you need to attend an assessment
- What happens during and after the assessment
If you have a reduced capacity to work
If you have a medical condition that affects your ability to work, you’ll need to tell us. You may have a reduced capacity to work but we’ll need to assess this.
Income from scholarships for students and apprentices
Income you get from scholarships can count in your income test. It might affect your payments.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
- Managing your money
- Manage your money
What you need to do at tax time
Find out what you need to know and do at tax time, if you get a payment or service from us.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.
Income from Commonwealth Prac Payment
If you get a payment from us, you need to report any Commonwealth Prac Payments you get as income.
- Working
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What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
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Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.